Venice 2013

Discussion: Kenya’s Participation at the 2013 Venice Biennale, Jun. 20 2013 @ the NEST

Venice 2013
Date: June 20, 2013
Venue: the Nest, Jabavu Maisonettes House No. 4
Location: Opposite Kilimani Police Station
Time: from 6 pm
Entry: free

Context
Kenya’s Chinese takeaway in Venice by Frank Whalley

Kenya’s delegation to Venice Biennale – Source venice biennale 2013 official website

Artists: Kivuthi Mbuno, Armando Tanzini, Chrispus Wangombe Wachira, Fan Bo, Luo Ling & Liu Ke, Lu Peng, Li Wei, He Weiming, Chen Wenling, Feng Zhengjie, César Meneghetti
Commissioner: Paola Poponi
Curators: Sandro Orlandi, Paola Poponi
Venue: Caserma Cornoldi, Castello 4142 and San Servolo island

For more information about this event please visit the Facebook event page

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Musical: Mambo – The African Man Dreams, Jun. 21/23 2013 @ JCC Parklands

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Mambo is a world re–knowned scientist & inventor whose inventions have transformed the world.

MAMBO’S journey back home allows him to rediscover that there is more to life…. That he can come to grips with the secret longing of his heart by developing intimacy with God, finds love and understands his role in society.

The African dreams…… the African man defends…provides……and leads….

Starring: Gowi Odera.
Co-stars: Sarah(Tanya), Jimmy Gait , Jason Runo ,Kawira
Music by: Rev Kathy & Nina Njoroge.
Director: Jinna Mutune (LEO THE MOVIE)
Executive Producers: Bishop Allan & Rev Kathy Kiuna & Tony Njenga

RED CARPET PREMIER NIGHT : 21st June 2013

Date: 21 June, 2013 – 23 June, 2013 Time: 6:00 PM – 11:55 PM
Location: JCC Parklands Along Forest Rd

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Slum Film Festival 2013, Sept. 2-9 2013 @ Kibera and Mathare

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After two successful years, the Slum Film Festival is preparing its third edition, expanding its focus to slum stories from across the African continent. The third edition of the Festival will be celebrated in Nairobi on September 2 – 9 2013, in open grounds at both Kibera and Mathare (Nairobi’s biggest slums), as well as central cultural venues around the city.
We know that there are many causes that need our attention nowadays, but if you understand the immense power of arts and culture to help create a different world, please take 2 minutes of your time to watch the video and read more about the project here:

Slum Film Festival 2013 website